VibraTec

What VibraTec does

VibraTec (SAS VIBRATEC) is a French B2B engineering services firm founded around 1984 and headquartered in Écully, near Lyon, operating as a subsidiary of Groupe Reference with 51-100 employees. The company specializes in testing and modeling of complex mechanical, acoustic and vibration phenomena, deploying senior engineers on-site for diagnostic missions, structural dynamics simulation, acoustic measurement, fluid-structure interaction, electromagnetics and predictive maintenance across railway, aerospace, automotive, energy, defense, naval and general industrial sectors.

Its technology stack combines proprietary software products (VibraVolt for electric-machine acoustic simulation, VibraGear for gearbox design, and the VibrAcquis turnkey vibration measurement kit) with simulation and instrumentation services spanning finite element analysis, multiphysics simulation, and AI-assisted predictive maintenance using digital twins. VibraTec also operates a Qualiopi-certified training center delivering general, e-powertrain, sector-specific and advanced technique courses (including Transfer Path Analysis). The firm invests 20% of revenue in R&D and collaborates with European university laboratories under EU programs such as Shift2Rail and Horizon Europe.

Revenue is generated through professional services engagements, software/hardware product sales, and certified training, sold predominantly via direct enterprise sales to major OEMs, infrastructure operators and government agencies. Branding is built on technical authority, demonstrated through case studies, peer-reviewed publications, the Innotrans trade-show presence, and long-tenured relationships with clients such as Stellantis, Volvo Powertrain, Airbus, SAFRAN, SNCF, TotalEnergies, Naval Group and the DGA.

Name

VibraTec

Legal name

SAS VIBRATEC

Website

https://vibratec.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vibration and Acoustic Engineering Services

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Vibration Analysis & Rotating Equipment Reliability (EUAEAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Avionics Test, Simulation & Calibration Equipment (IMABAFAN), Rotating Equipment Inspection & Vibration Diagnostics (Turbines, Compressors, Pumps) (EUAEAHAJ), Motor Encoders, Feedback & Condition Monitoring (Encoders, Vibration, Predictive) (IMAGACAJ), Avionics Software, Certification & Safety-Critical Systems (DO-178/DO-254) (IMABAFAK), NDT/Inspection & Testing Services (Aviation) (IMABALAJ), Noise & Vibration Monitoring (Environmental/Community/Construction) (EUAHACAG)

Keywords

• Vibration analysis services
• Acoustic measurement testing
• Structural dynamics simulation
• NVH engineering consulting
• Finite element analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Écully

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Engineering Testing Services: B2B professional services providing vibration analysis, acoustic measurement, structural testing, and diagnostic services for complex mechanical systems across multiple industrial sectors.
2. Simulation and Software Products: Proprietary software tools including VibraVolt (acoustic simulation), VibraGear (gearbox design), and VibrAcquis (measurement hardware/software kit) sold to industrial clients.
3. Training Services: Certified training programs (Qualiopi certified) covering vibration, acoustics, NVH, and advanced techniques like Transfer Path Analysis. Training courses are delivered in-person with practical exercises on dedicated models.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

VibraTec provides testing, measurement, simulation, and consulting services for vibration, acoustics, and structural dynamics on complex mechanical systems serving industrial clients. The company also sells proprietary software tools (VibraVolt, VibraGear) for electric machine and gearbox acoustic simulation, a turnkey industrial vibration measurement kit (VibrAcquis), and runs a Qualiopi-certified training center for engineering professionals. Its solutions target OEMs and operators across railway, aerospace, automotive, energy, defense, and general industry, with applications spanning NVH optimization, predictive maintenance, and residual lifetime assessment.

Product overview

VibraTec is an expert in vibration, acoustics, and structural dynamics with 40 years of experience. The company offers a portfolio of proprietary software products (VibraVolt, VibraGear) for electric machine and gearbox simulation, a hardware/software solution (VibrAcquis) for field vibration diagnostics, simulation services (structural dynamics, acoustic simulation, fluid-structure interaction, electromagnetics), instrumentation services (vibration analysis, acoustic measurement, dynamic force measurement, deformation measurements, test benches), design assistance services (e-NVH optimization, finite element analysis), and maintenance services (predictive maintenance, failure analysis, residual lifetime assessment). The company also operates a Qualiopi-certified training center offering general, sector-specific, and advanced technique courses including Transfer Path Analysis and Blocked Force measurements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VibraVolt: Software to simulate and optimize the acoustic behavior of electric machines
• VibraGear
• VibrAcquis
• e-NVH Services

Products and services

• VibraVolt Software for simulating and optimizing the acoustic behavior of electric machines, addressing electromagnetic 'whining noise' and structural acoustics in e-powertrain applications. Sold to industrial OEMs and suppliers developing electrified powertrains.
• VibraGear Design tool for quieter, more reliable, and higher-performance gearboxes, enabling engineers to model and optimize gearbox acoustics and dynamics during the development phase. Targeted at automotive and industrial gearbox manufacturers.
• VibrAcquis Turnkey industrial vibration and acoustics measurement kit functioning as an 'industrial stethoscope' for field diagnostics, comparison, and decision-making. Includes mini PC/tablet, dual-channel USB accelerometer module, ICP accelerometers, cables, and visualization software for industrial clients.
• e-NVH Services Vibroacoustic optimization services for electric motors and gear transmissions, addressing electromagnetic noise ('whining noise') and mechanical gearbox noise. Designed for OEMs developing electrified powertrains.
• Vibration Analysis Services Instrumentation services using 40 years of field experience to assess machine health, perform vibration diagnostics, and propose maintenance actions for industrial operators.
• Acoustic Simulation Services Simulation services using advanced software tools to provide precise and reliable acoustic design optimization for spaces and products, leveraging FEM and vibroacoustic expertise.
• Structural Dynamics Simulation Services Simulation services studying the dynamic behavior of structures using numerical methods to optimize construction, monitor integrity, and maximize efficiency across industrial applications.
• Predictive Maintenance Services Services optimizing equipment reliability and availability through data analysis and AI-based failure prediction, leveraging digital twin technology with virtual sensors and residual life calculation.
• Diagnostic and Failure Analysis Services Reactive multi-sector expertise services for dealing with crisis situations and diagnosing equipment failures across industrial sectors.
• Custom Test Bench Design Services Custom test bench design services ensuring optimal testing conditions with proper mounting, program optimization, and tailored configurations for client-specific applications.
• Qualiopi-Certified Training Programs Qualiopi-certified training programs covering general acoustics, e-powertrain, sector-specific vibration, and advanced techniques such as Transfer Path Analysis (TPA) and Blocked Force Measurements. Delivered in-person to engineering professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Vibration levels reduced by factor of 10 (from >100 mm/s to <12 mm/s) through piping reinforcement solutions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UIC (International Union of Railways)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership with UIC on parked train noise study, developing comprehensive approach to help railway operators, infrastructure managers, and manufacturers reduce noise pollution.
• KU LeuvencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Academic partner in the SILVARSTAR Shift2Rail project for railway ground vibration prediction. Contributed validation case studies and experimental results for hybrid prediction approach development.
• ISVR (Institute of Sound & Vibration Research, University of Southampton)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Academic partner in SILVARSTAR project contributing to ground vibration prediction validation and auralisation software development using physical models.
• WölfelcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020Software partner that integrated Vibratec's ground vibration prediction tool into their IMMI noise mapping software, creating a unique platform for large-scale environmental impact studies.
• EMPA (Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Academic partner developing auralisation and Virtual Reality software tools based on physical models to synthesize railway pass-by noise in high quality.
• UNIFE (Association of the European Rail Industry)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020European rail industry association partner in SILVARSTAR project, supporting research alignment with industry needs and facilitating adoption of developed tools.
• ASRC (Association Française de Recherche sous Contrat)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Non-profit association uniting French private R&T companies that supports Vibratec's research activities and innovation projects.
• European University LaboratoriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVibratec collaborates with numerous European university laboratories to develop simulation and measurement tools for robust and optimized industrial product design. Partners support R&D activities across structural dynamics, acoustics, and vibration domains.
• SAFRAN GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration between VibraTec and SAFRAN Group to prepare for future aircraft development, focusing on electric aircraft integration, dynamic loads, and acoustic optimization of new propulsion systems.
• AirbuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on zero-emission aircraft development (target 2035) addressing engine/airframe integration challenges, electrified equipment, and new propulsion systems.
• Naval GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration on vibroacoustic modeling of complex physical phenomena, specifically acoustic insulation optimization for Alberich coatings under high water pressure for naval applications.
• LTDS (Laboratoire de Tribologie et Dynamique des Systèmes, Ecole Centrale de Lyon)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner supporting planetary gear dynamic analysis research, contributing to spectral iterative approach development for gearbox housing vibration prediction.
• Vibratec Asia PacificminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional presence through vibratec.my serving Asia Pacific markets, extending Vibratec expertise to that geographic region.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Instruments (NI): Test & measurement hardware and software platform supplying data acquisition systems and condition-monitoring tooling used in vibration analysis. Overlaps with VibrAcquis and VibraTec's instrumentation services but operates at much broader scope.
• ESI Group: Simulation software vendor with strong vibration and acoustic prediction offerings (Virtual Performance Solution). Directly comparable on the vibroacoustic simulation side, but ESI is a broader multi-physics CAE player rather than a specialized testing/simulation services firm.
• Siemens Simcenter: Broad CAE/NVH simulation platform (Testlab, 3D Acoustics) integrated into a much larger PLM portfolio. Competes with VibraVolt/VibraGear and VibraTec's structural dynamics simulation services, but at a much larger scale and as part of a broader engineering software stack.
• Meggitt (Parker Meggitt): Vibration sensors and condition-monitoring systems primarily serving aerospace and defense. Comparable on the rotating-equipment diagnostics and aerospace vibration work that VibraTec does for SAFRAN and other aerospace customers.

Direct peers

• HEAD acoustics: Specialist in acoustic measurement, sound quality, and NVH analysis equipment and software. Highly comparable business model focused on telecom, automotive, and industrial acoustic diagnostics with similar consulting and training offerings.
• HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær): Global leader in sound and vibration measurement hardware, sensors, and software. Directly comparable as VibraTec's closest analogue — both sell vibration/acoustic instrumentation, software, and engineering services to industrial OEMs across automotive, aerospace, energy, and research labs.
• Brüel & Kjær Vibro: Condition-monitoring and vibration monitoring specialist for rotating machinery in power generation, oil & gas, and process industries. Directly comparable to VibraTec's predictive maintenance and rotating-equipment diagnostics business for energy clients.
• Müller-BBM (Continental Engineering Services): German-based engineering consultancy specializing in noise and vibration analysis, building acoustics, and environmental noise — exactly the same niche as VibraTec's railway, automotive, and industrial noise work, with overlapping software and measurement capabilities.

Emerging players

• PCB Piezotronics: Manufacturer of piezoelectric vibration sensors, accelerometers, and microphones. Overlaps with the hardware side of VibraTec's instrumentation practice (VibrAcquis relies on ICP accelerometers) rather than the full services stack.

Regional players

• IRT Jules Verne: French industrial research institute focused on advanced manufacturing, transport, and energy. Comparable in the French R&D ecosystem for vibration, acoustics, and structural dynamics, particularly on manufacturing and transport topics aligned with VibraTec's heritage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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